Graduation Rates at District Of Columbia Colleges

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Graduate Rate 78.25%

Male 75.99%

Female 79.70%

Transfer-Out Rate 5.75%

Retention Rate
Full-time / Part-time 83% / 45%

District Of Columbia Colleges Graduation Rate

The average graduation rate of District Of Columbia colleges is 78.25% - 6,753 students out of 8,630 candidates were completed their degree within 150% normal time (for example, within 6 years for students seeking a 4-year bachelors degree)). By gender, 2,561 male and 4,192 female students have graduated last year completing their studies within 150% normal time.

Graduation Rate By Gender
District Of Columbia colleges and universities
	Candidates	Completers	Graduation Rates
Total	8,630	6,753	78.25%
Male	3,370	2,561	75.99%
Female	5,260	4,192	79.70%

[Chart] District Of Columbia Colleges and Universities Graduation Rate by Gender

BS Degree Graduation Rates By Completion Periods

For 4 years (or high) schools, 6,090 students completed their degree in 4 years and 535 finished in 5 years at District Of Columbia colleges. Additional 128 students graduated within 6 years.

Graduation Rates By Completion Periods
District Of Columbia Colleges
	Total	Male	Female
4 Year or Less	70.57%	67.06%	72.81%
5 Year	76.77%	74.01%	78.54%
6 Year	78.25%	75.99%	79.70%

[Chart] District Of Columbia Colleges and Universities BS Degree Graduation Rates By Completion Periods

Retention Rate

By definition, retention rate is the percentage of students who return to a college for their sophomore year. The average retention rate of District Of Columbia colleges is 80.50% for full-time students and 43.63% for part-time students.

Retention Rates (2021-2022)
District Of Columbia Colleges and Universities
	Full-time	Part-time
Retention Rate	80.50%	43.63%

[Chart] District Of Columbia Colleges and Universities Retention Rate

Transfer-Out Rates

The average transfer-out rate at District Of Columbia colleges is 5.75%. The transfer-out rate is calculated by dividing students who have transferred out of other institution into total number of students (candidates) within 150% normal time.

Transfer-Out Rates
District Of Columbia Colleges and Universities
	Transfer-out	Total Students	Transfer-Out Rate
Total	496	8,630	5.75%
Male	154	3,370	4.57%
Female	342	5,260	6.50%

[Chart] District Of Columbia Colleges and Universities Transfer-Out Rates

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